#RHOCBreaking Vicki Gunvalson defends herself after Tamra Judge's veiled criticism of Briana's abusive marriage 🔥 full details in comments

The latest drama on The Real Housewives of Orange County is getting fans fired up as Vicki Gunvalson has officially responded to Tamra Judge’s veiled criticism of her daughter Briana Gunvalson’s abusive marriage. Tamra, who is known for her outspoken statements, has sparked a public outcry by hinting that Vicki didn’t step in strongly enough to protect Briana from her tumultuous and violent relationship with her husband. This isn’t just a personal argument, it’s one that’s taken the already strained relationship between the two stars to a whole new level.

The incident began when Tamra shared in an interview that she was surprised by the way Vicki handled the situation involving Briana and her husband. “I think that when you’re a mother, you have to stand up for your child, no matter what,” Tamra said. “I don’t understand why Vicki stayed silent all this time.” While Vicki was not mentioned directly, it was clear that the comment was aimed at Vicki’s handling of the Briana issue – something fans have been talking about for a long time.

Not one to sit still, Vicki quickly responded with an emotional statement on social media. She wrote: “Being a mother is not easy, and no one has the right to judge how I protect my child. I have done everything I can to support Briana in every way. Tamra doesn’t know the whole story and has no right to criticize me.” The post quickly garnered attention from thousands of fans, making the debate a hot topic across RHOC online forums.

Vicki went on to explain that she has been there for Briana through her toughest times and has supported her daughter both emotionally and financially. She also emphasized that every family deals with hardships differently and that her decision to keep the whole thing private was to keep Briana private. “I don’t think it’s right to put my entire family situation on television or social media. This is Briana’s life, and I’ve always respected how she wants to handle the situation,” Vicki added.

However, Vicki’s response did little to ease the criticism from some fans. Many viewers felt that, as a mother, Vicki should have taken stronger action to remove Briana from the toxic relationship. One commented: “Vicki always talks about loving her family, but why did she let her daughter suffer for so long? A real mother wouldn’t just stand by and watch.” Meanwhile, some other fans sympathized with Vicki, saying that Tamra had crossed the line by interfering in someone else’s family. “Tamra has no say. Every family is different, and Vicki clearly did what was best for Briana. No one knows the situation better than the person involved,” one fan wrote.

Tamra, who is not one to keep quiet, further fueled the fire by posting a cryptic status on Instagram: “Silence isn’t always golden. Sometimes it’s complicity.” The status was quickly taken to be aimed at Vicki and further escalated the situation.

Vicki and Tamra’s relationship has been rocky over the years, and this incident seems to have plunged the two into a never-ending war. RHOC fans are clearly divided into two camps: one side supports Vicki and believes she is doing her best to protect Briana, while the other side sides with Tamra, believing Vicki should have taken more drastic action to help her daughter out of her difficult situation.

Briana has yet to speak publicly about the incident, but many fans are hoping she will clarify things in the future. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes sources say Bravo may explore the drama in the next season of RHOC, where both Vicki and Tamra are expected to return as central characters.

Whether true or not, this incident proves once again that The Real Housewives of Orange County is still a source of endless drama, and fans will surely continue to follow every new development in the war between Vicki and Tamra. Let's wait and see if their relationship can be mended or broken forever after this scandal.